Forbidden Planet (1956)
Forbidden Planet is a 1956 science fiction movie directed by Fred M. Wilcox, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis and Leslie Nielsen.
Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.
Quick answers
What is Forbidden Planet about?
Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.
When was Forbidden Planet released?
Forbidden Planet was released on 23 March 1956.
How long is Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet runs 1h 38m.
Who made Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
Where can I watch Forbidden Planet?
Forbidden Planet is available on Fawesome, Plex, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
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Cast
- Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Edward Morbius
- Anne Francis as Altaira Morbius
- Leslie Nielsen as Commander John J. Adams
- Warren Stevens as Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow
- Jack Kelly as Lt. Jerry Farman
- Earl Holliman as Cookie
- Richard Anderson as Chief Engineer Quinn
- George D. Wallace as Bosun
- Robert Dix as Crewman Grey
- Jimmy Thompson as Crewman Youngerford
- James Drury as Crewman Strong
- Harry Harvey Jr. as Crewman Randall
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